Get out there - May 2011 |
Welcome to the Get Out There e-newsletter.
Are you on the job hunt or looking for career advice? This month´s edition will point you in the right direction.
The job hunt
If you´re on the job hunt check the careers section of the newspaper, surf internet sites such as Australian Job Search or visit an employment agency. Find a list of job seeker resources at the Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation web site or visit Job Services Australia for more help with finding a job.
Most people change jobs many times during their life. Each job you have will expand your skills and experience, leading you towards a better job or your dream career. However, it´s important to be careful of job offers that sound to good to be true.
Bogus job offers
Follow these simple tips to protect yourself.
- Be cautious of overseas job offers.
- Read every job advertisement carefully, look for well known names, logos, addresses and phone numbers.
- Don´t send money to post office addresses. You shouldn´t have to pay for information about genuine job offers.
- Make contact with the company offering the job and ask for more information about working conditions, salary and possible financial costs to you. Be suspicious of unclear or evasive responses.
If you think you have come across a bogus job offer, report it to the Office of Fair Trading.
Got a job? Then know your rights.
In the workplace you have certain rights. As well as being entitled to fair treatment by your work colleagues, you must receive a certain level of income and benefits.
The Department of Justice and Attorney-General provides information, education and enforcement services to ensure employers are meeting Queensland´s industrial relations laws. These services are offered through offices in Brisbane and regional centres.
The Young Workers Advisory Service provides information for workers aged 25 years and under on pay conditions, work contracts, unions, discrimination, harassment, bullying, unfair dismissal and other workplace issues.
The Fair Work Ombudsman provides information and advice about Australia's workplace rights and rules. The Fair Work Ombudsman provides accurate and timely information about Australia´s workplace relations system, fair work practices, rights, obligations and agreements.
The Queensland Workplace Rights Ombudsman provides information and advice on legislation affecting workplaces and investigates unfair, illegal or inappropriate workplace actions.
The Anti Discrimination Commission of Queensland promotes equality of opportunity and protects people from unlawful discrimination, sexual harassment and public vilification.
Buy Smart Competition
The Office of Fair Trading´s annual Buy Smart competition is now open! Produce the winning entry and you could win up to $500 for yourself and $1 500 for your school.
The Buy Smart competition helps you learn about your rights and responsibilities as a consumer so you can shop smart, save smart and become a savvy global consumer.
To enter, research, problem-solve and present a financial literacy or consumer rights issue to your classmates.
You can present in a range of formats including a poster, board game, book or DVD, it´s up to you!
For an entry kit and further information visit the Office of Fair Trading website.
Law Week 2011
Law Week is on from 16 - 22 May and is an opportunity for Queenslanders to discover how law and justice supports the community. The Department of Justice and Attorney-General is leading the event by opening its doors and holding events in a number of courthouses around Queensland. The Brisbane Magistrates Court open day is on Saturday 21 May. Join in the celebrations and watch a mock trial in a real courtroom and participate in a guided tour of the courthouse. For more information on what events and activities are happening in your area visit the Law Week website.
The Office of Fair Trading is now on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube
The Office of Fair Trading is now using social networking sites to reach our clients and promote our services. Our Twitter channel and Facebook page will provide alerts and supplement the information we publish on our website. You can also visit our YouTube channel to watch the product safety video.
Find us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.
Stay in touch with Get out there
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Last reviewed 05/05/2011 |
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